Origins of Islam and the Islamic Empire

Who is considered the founder of Islam?

• Abu Bakr

• Ali ibn Abi Talib

• Prophet Muhammad

• Umar ibn al-Khattab

In which city was Muhammad born?

• Mecca

• Jerusalem

• Medina

• Cairo

What is the name of the holy book of Islam?

• Bible

• Vedas

• Torah

• Quran

Which empire did Islam initially spread to?

• Persian Empire

• Roman Empire

• Ottoman Empire

• Byzantine Empire

Who was the first caliph after the death of Muhammad?

• Abu Bakr

• Uthman

• Ali

• Umar

Which caliphate saw the greatest expansion of the Islamic Empire?

• Abbasid Caliphate

• Rashidun Caliphate

• Umayyad Caliphate

• Fatimid Caliphate

What is the major difference between Sunni and Shi'a Muslims?

• Belief in the rightful successor of Prophet Muhammad

• Belief in different prophets

• Different holy book

• Different religious practices

Who do Sunni Muslims consider as the rightful successors of Muhammad?

• The first four caliphs (Abu Bakr, Umar, Uthman, and Ali)

• The Ottoman Sultans

• The Shia Imams

• The Umayyad Caliphs

Who do Shi'a Muslims believe should have succeeded Muhammad?

• Abu Bakr

• Umar

• Uthman

• Ali

What event led to the split between Sunni and Shi'a Muslims?

• Religious differences

• Political conflict

• Territorial disputes

• Disagreement over succession